Visual Communications Designer

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at "Why Stonnington".

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Please view the below documents for this position:

• Success Profile
• Inherent Requirements

In this role you'll be the creative force behind how our initiatives, services and campaigns are seen and experienced. You'll design across digital, print, signage, advertising and social platforms, producing visual content that is audience-focused, on brand, and engaging.

Your work will bring briefs to life, support storytelling across the organisation, and ensure every piece of communication reflects our values. You'll collaborate with colleagues, content creators, and suppliers, managing multiple design projects end-to-end while balancing creativity with deadlines.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and producing reports, presentations, signage, advertising, publications, social media and campaign materials.
• Translating strategic objectives and briefs into compelling design solutions.
• Making sure every design meets accessibility standards and represents our diverse community.
• Supporting creative delivery across both digital and traditional channels.
• Applying and upholding our brand identity, style guide and visual language.
• Helping evolve our brand toolkit and developing templates for teams across Council.
• Coordinating design projects from start to finish, including scheduling, revisions, approvals and supplier liaison.
• Working with colleagues and external vendors to deliver on time, on brief and to a high standard.
• Supporting internal communications with engaging staff-focused materials.
• Actively contributing ideas and advice in campaign planning, creative meetings and content development.

What we offer

• A salary of range of $83,480 – $95, % super.
• Permanent, full-time position with an Accrued Day Off every 4 weeks.
• A supportive and creative team culture, working with purpose for community impact.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace where you can be yourself and thrive.

What you'll bring

• A degree or diploma in graphic design or visual communication, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and confidence across print and digital.
• Experience applying and managing brand identity within complex organisations, ideally government or community-focused.
• Strong project management skills – juggling multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to explain creative concepts and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work well with colleagues, suppliers, and external creatives.

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Nicole Johnson -Manager Communications and Customer Operations on 

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on

Submitting your application

Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to succeed in the Position Description and tell us more about you and why you want to want this role.